Which of the Following Tests Could Distinguish Between a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following tests could distinguish between a patient experiencing locked-in syndrome from a patient in a permanently vegetative state?

• A) small movements of the face or eyes in response to questions
• B) imaging brain activity when a patient is prompted to think of certain activities
• C) looking for spinal reflex activity by stimulating the toes or fingers
• D) a and b

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